The Wild took a big step in locking down their fourth consecutive trip to the Stanley Cup Playoffs on Tuesday, scoring three times in the third period to defeat the Blackhawks 4-1 at Xcel Energy Center.

Minnesota won all five games against Chicago this season.

The Capitals dominated the third period to beat the Blue Jackets 4-1 Monday night and clinch the Presidents' Trophy and home-ice advantage throughout the Stanley Cup playoffs.

A three-goal third period allowed them to remain the only team without consecutive regulation losses, as much a testament to their season-long success as anything.

The Maple Leafs' 100-year anniversary season will have an outdoor game to celebrate it.

The NHL announced Wednesday that the Leafs would host Original Six rival Red Wings in the Centennial Classic outdoor game Jan. 1 at BMO Field.

"This meeting of the Red Wings and Maple Leafs offers an ideal launch for a fantastic 2017 -- the year in which the National Hockey League will celebrate its Centennial, Toronto will commemorate 100 years of NHL play and Canada will observe the 150th anniversary of Confederation," NHL commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement.